Английская Википедия:Artur Szpilka
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Artur Szpilka (Шаблон:IPAc-pl; born 12 April 1989) is a Polish professional boxer and mixed martial artist. He has challenged once for the WBC heavyweight title in 2016. He holds a notable win over former two-weight world champion Tomasz Adamek. He is currently ranked #8 in the KSW Heavyweight rankings.[1]
Professional career
On 30 June 2012, Szpilka fought Jameel McCline in Lodz, Poland, which he won by unanimous decision (UD). Szpilka's winning secured the fight with Mike Mollo in 2013, the winning by knock out resulted in consequent revenge. Both bouts Szpilka won by an early knock out, despite that in bout he was knocked down and counted. The first fight was over in the sixth round, the second in the fifth, Mollo became grounded unable to rise.
On 25 January 2014 Szpilka was defeated by Bryant Jennings. Jennings initially was to face Mariusz Wach, however Wach pulled out of the fight and Szpilka stepped in as he called out Jennings on Twitter and the fight was arranged shortly afterwards. The fight took place on 25 January 2014 in Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Szpilka lost the fight by referee stoppage in the final round.[2] Later that year, on 8 November 2014, Szpilka scored his most significant win following a ten-round UD over former light-heavyweight and cruiserweight world champion Tomasz Adamek.[3]
On 16 January 2016 he fought for the WBC heavyweight title against defending champion Deontay Wilder. Szpilka proved an awkward opponent for Wilder with his elusive style, making the champion miss on many occasions. Unfortunately for Szpilka, while advancing closer to Wilder in round nine, he was caught by a hard right hook on the chin which knocked him out cold. He remained on the canvas for several minutes and needed to be stretchered out of the ring.[4]
About a year and a half after the Wilder fight, Szpilka made his comeback in New York against compatriot Adam Kownacki. Kownacki was in control for most of the fight, dropping Szpilka and subsequently getting a TKO victory in the fourth round.[5] His next fight was against American Dominick Guinn, whom he defeated by Unanimous Decision. After that, Szpilka had another all-Polish main event, this time against former heavyweight world title challenger Mariusz Wach. Szpilka was visibly smaller and was hit flush several times, and at times the fight seemed like it was going to be stopped. However, in the end he succeeded in edging out Wach by a tiny margin and won by split decision.[6]
On 20 July 2019, Szpilka fought former world title challenger Derek Chisora. In what was expected to be an action-packed and entertaining fight, Chisora managed to make easy work out of the Pole and knocked him out in the second round. In 2020 Szpilka moved down to cruiserweight and won his first fight against Serhiy Radchenko by way of majority decision.[7]
Mixed martial arts career
In 2022, it was announced that Szpilka would make his mixed martial arts debut against his former opponent in boxing, Serhiy Radchenko at KSW 71: Ziółkowski vs. Rajewski on 18 June, 2022.[8] He won the bout via second-round technical knockout.[9]
In the sophomore bout in the sport, Szpilka faced Denis Załęcki at High League 4 on 17 September, 2022. He won the bout via first round technical knockout after Załęcki suffered a knee injury.[10]
Szpilka was then scheduled to face Arkadiusz Wrzosek at XTB KSW 78: Materla vs. Grove 2 on 21 January, 2023.[11] However, the bout was scrapped as Szpilka withdrew from the bout citing a back injury.[12]
Szpilka faced Mariusz Pudzianowski at XTB KSW 83: Colosseum 2 on 3 June 2023.[13] He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round.[14]
Professional boxing record
Mixed martial arts record
Шаблон:MMArecordbox Шаблон:MMA record start |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|3–0 |Mariusz Pudzianowski |TKO (punches) |XTB KSW 83: Colosseum 2 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|0:31 |Warsaw, Poland |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|2–0 |Denis Załęcki |TKO (knee injury) |High League 4: Natsu vs. Lexy 2 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|1 |align=center|0:41 |Gliwice, Poland | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|1–0 |Serhiy Radchenko |TKO (submission to elbow) |KSW 71: Ziółkowski vs. Rajewski |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|2:52 |Toruń, Poland |Шаблон:Small |- Шаблон:End [15]
Pay-per-view bouts
| Date | Fight | Pay-per-view buys | Network | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Шаблон:Center | Tomasz Adamek vs. Artur Szpilka | Шаблон:Center | Cyfrowy Polsat PPV | [16] |
| Total sales | 100,000 |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Pitbull: Last Dog | Boxer 1 |
References
External links
- Шаблон:Boxrec
- Artur Szpilka article at sport.pl Шаблон:In lang
- Artur Szpilka – Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live
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- ↑ Christ, Scott (25 January 2014). "HBO boxing results: Bryant Jennings outclasses and stops Artur Szpilka". SB Nation. Vox Media. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- ↑ Alexey Sukachev (8 November 2014). "Szpilka Likely Ends Adamek, Scores Decision Win". BoxingScene. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- ↑ Rafael, Dan (17 January 2016). "Deontay Wilder retains title with devastating KO of Artur Szpilka". ESPN. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
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